Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy: The Relationship Between Obstruction Type and Attention in Children.

We aimed to investigate the attention function, which is a parameter of cognitive functions, at different obstruction types (adenoid and tonsil hypertrophy, adenoid hypertrophy only, tonsillar hypertrophy only, and normal) of oral cavity and nasopharynx, and the relationship between obstruction level, type, and attention (N = 80). To evaluate attention function, Stroop test has been performed. Eighteen-item Quality of Life (OSA-18) and Brouillette Symptom Score questionnaires have been completed with each child's parents. Significant and positive relation has been found between Brouillette Symptom Score, OSA-18 score, and each 5 sections of Stroop test's points. It has been shown that children with adenotonsillar hypertrophy (ATH) are negatively affected in terms of obstructive symptoms and quality of life. At the situation of obstructive pathology, the Stroop test durations are affected negatively. Results are supporting that quality of life and attention parameter are affected negatively at children with ATH.

Pediatric acute external laryngeal trauma.

Larynx and adjacent anatomical structures have complicated physiological functions and mechanical features. Traffic accidents, penetrating stab wounds and shot wounds, sports matches, and occupational accidents cause external laryngeal trauma. In the management of laryngeal trauma, maintenance of airway patency has priority. In this case report, we will mention of a 15-year-old male patient with a blunt laryngeal trauma and also the approach to laryngeal traumas.